Reinstall Movavi on macOS
If Movavi doesn’t work correctly or behaves unexpectedly, a clean reinstallation on macOS often resolves the issue.

Follow the steps below to fully remove the program and reinstall it.
Step 1: Close the Movavi program
Make sure the Movavi program is fully closed before continuing.
Step 2: Remove Movavi preference files
  1. Open Finder
  2. In the top menu, click Go → Go to Folder, or click CMD+Shift+G when the Finder appears
3. Enter the following path and click Go:
~/Library/Preferences
4. In this folder, search for files or folders that contain com.movavi (make sure you’ve changed the search area for ‘Preferences’ folder)
Step 3: Remove the pplication
  1. Open Finder → Applications
  2. Locate the Movavi program
  3. Drag it to Trash in the dock
  4. Empty the Trash
Step 4: Temporarily disable security software
If you use antivirus or firewall software on macOS, temporarily disable it before reinstalling the program.
This helps avoid issues during installation and activation. You can enable it again after installation is complete.
Step 5: Download and reinstall Movavi
  1. Download the installer:
  • from your Movavi account or
  • using the download link from your purchase email
2. Run the installer and complete the installation
3. Launch the program and activate it if prompted
Step 6: Check the program
Launch the Movavi program and check if the issue has been resolved.
Important notes
  • These steps apply to macOS only
  • On managed or restricted Macs, system policies may affect installation or activation.
When to contact Movavi Customer Service

Contact Movavi Customer Service if the issue persists after reinstalling the program

Include:

  • a brief description of the issue
  • the Movavi program name
  • your macOS version
  • the email address used for purchase
  • screenshots showing the issue
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